Safe Working Practices in the Engine Room

Safe Working Practices in the Engine Room

Mar 18, 2021 | Blog

Ship engine room safety is paramount. As the power center of your vessel, dysfunctional engine rooms can produce mechanical errors, downed machinery, discord and — most pressingly — extreme safety hazards for your crew. Given a cargo ship engine room’s unique...
Orsted and MITAGS Form New Offshore Wind Partnership

Orsted and MITAGS Form New Offshore Wind Partnership

Dec 10, 2020 | News

Annapolis, MD – Orsted announced a new three-year partnership with the Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS). With Orsted’s support, MITAGS has created a virtual offshore wind farm navigation simulator for mariners. The simulator allows...
How to Become a Tugboat Captain

How to Become a Tugboat Captain

Oct 20, 2020 | Blog

Becoming a master of towing vessels — also known as a tugboat captain or tugboat pilot — may sound like an unusual career choice. But for many, a tugboat captain’s license unlocks a compelling vocation that’s hands-on, dynamic and financially secure. Why...
Good Housekeeping and Safe Working Practices for Vessels at Sea

Good Housekeeping and Safe Working Practices for Vessels at Sea

Oct 15, 2020 | Blog

Proper housekeeping and safe ship working practices ensure a comfortable working environment and are critical for staying safe on the open water. Establishing and following a set of health and safety guidelines can keep ships functioning at an optimal level. In this...
Crowd Management in the Maritime Industry

Crowd Management in the Maritime Industry

Oct 15, 2020 | Maritime Jobs 101

Crowd management is the act of aiding and controlling large crowds aboard your ship and keeping passengers calm during emergencies or chaotic circumstances. Some common causes for crowd control on board passenger vessels include waiting lines at special events, public...